This event is in the past.It took place on February 8, 2026 at Arc de Triomphe.
Walking Tour
Walking TourWatch the eternal flame flicker back to life in a moving evening ceremony beneath the Arc de Triomphe. The Comité de la Flamme performs this solemn ritual daily to honor unknown soldiers, a powerful moment that connects you to living French history.
Historic monument
Solemn ceremony
Evening ritual
National memorial
Tips
🚇use the underground passage — never cross the roundabout
🕯️arrive early for a good viewing spot
🙏this is a protected memorial — keep behavior respectful
Ravivage Comité de la Flamme Tambour-Clairon
Champs-Elysées
Walking TourWalking TourWatch the eternal flame flicker back to life in a moving evening ceremony beneath the Arc de Triomphe. The Comité de la Flamme performs this solemn ritual daily to honor unknown soldiers, a powerful moment that connects you to living French history.
Historic monument
Solemn ceremony
Evening ritual
National memorial
Tips
🚇use the underground passage — never cross the roundabout
🕯️arrive early for a good viewing spot
🙏this is a protected memorial — keep behavior respectful
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